ROFLOL! I don't even look at that paragraph anymore. Wonder how long it has been that way?

too funny!

d�ass�.

is what it shows for me!

I never would have noticed that but it does say deasse. Good catch. I am still trying to figure out what the blue things are in the photo, too.

déassé, it shows me the "accent aigu" of that french word,
you're very observant, mtredux !

Oh, the irony!

Which brings up the need for a better lead paragraph, don't you think?

How about something like this:

"In this forum, curious amateurs and generous experts discuss issues in home decorating and interior design, like how to arrange rooms, decide on colors or curtains, balance quality and price, understand design basics, master all kinds of skills, and make a personal, comfortable, and beautiful home."

Editors, start your engines!

Ebay probably made them take out the CL now that they bought Craigslist.
Casey

eBay bought craigslist???? Oh, no.

Thanks, Mtnrdredux. I would have missed it, since I've always disliked that intro's irritating emphasis on both avoiding "bad" taste and chasing current style. It would be nice to have it redone. After all, after Whoopi said,âÂÂArt and life are subjective. Not everybody's gonna dig what I dig, but I reserve the right to dig it.âÂÂ

A focus on creativity and personal expression would be appropriate since, no matter what one fancies, one way or another we all do have those in common.

Hilarious, I never read it before. I like your new description. C'mon let's get it changed.

I guess this is where it 1st was changed.
Remember the old photo ?

Here is a link that might be useful: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/decor/msg0512174618988.html

OMG - LOL! It's sounds more interesting than the intended declasse, as if trying to put a new highfalutin spin on the current jargon of "looks like ass" ...
Now we can post "Does my room look totally deasse" (accent required!)
Thanks for the laugh!

*snort*

Just wanted to proclaim my innocence! I had nothing to do with changing the phrase! Only the quote and pic. I'm still laughing as I type - it's one of those things that's so stupid I can't help but to keep snickering.

Well, the old photo wasn't so great either. The one we have now looks like the back of a blue alien's head. I could never quite figure it out. The larger version makes it clearer. Still not crazy about it and I think there were some nicer ones in the thread to which Forboystoo links.

As long as I am getting myself in trouble, I'll also say that I think the quote also is very uptight. To me it sounds like you may as well decorate for your sad little life and not aspire to anything better.

Maybe it should say "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Decorate for the life you have imagined. Deasse yourself". Apologies to Thoreau.

Oh dedtired, that is so funny!

I vote for browynsmom's revision (if we get to vote).

What ever happened to Magnaverde, she was soo helpful.

One can never be too rich or too déassé.

Magnaverde is missed - he's male, by the by.

That word pretty well describes what I've been trying to do for last few months with walking, lunges, leg lifts, and several thousand bun squeezes.

Oh good, I can learn here how to get into a smaller size jeans, just "de-asse". My DH was wondering what I was giggling at...

I wanted to comment sooner, but had to wait for the tears and chortles to stop after reading about melsouth's lunges to deasse herself. I'm so glad to learn what to call that!

And then there are those of us who need to re-asse themselves, having reached the age of more protrusion before than behind...

OH.....so it's a VERB??

With the accents it's an adjective.

"Decorate for the life you really have, not the life you wish you had. "

I think the quote is a reference to making impractical choices for your lifestyle, like white slipcovers, when you have kids, pets, even hate to clean ...

I like Stinky Gardener's philosophy in the other thread.

I wonder how many people read or even notice all the frills around the thread index.

Nevermind, lol.

This post was edited by snookums2 on Sun, Jun 9, 13 at 18:32